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Show Wednesday March 30. Salina Sun Page 5 The NSHS Drama Competition play comes home with a win Rangeland Reform Proposal With only twelve rehearsals, and a gruelling five hour bus trip to San Juan, the NSHS competition play Carl come home with third place, and a state entry. The students involved in this play are, Jason Bosshardt, Maramee Abrams, Sam King, Laith Holt, Kristen Anderson, Stacey Mathias, Shashone Peterson, Danny Olivers, Hm Olivers, Scott Wilson and Anthony VanDyke. the two hardworking directors are Mrs. Evylynn Holt and Evyann Holt. Maramee Abrams, the Drama Oub President, having received the best actress award for NSHS last year, came home with best inspiring performance on stage. We would like to congratulate her, and all others that were involved in this play, and wish them good luck at the state competition on the fifteenth of April. Editors note: This is the first of a two part series addressing Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitts grazing proposal changes. This part will present a synopsis of the proposal as released by the BLM. Next weeks issue will carry the second part covering state and local reactions to the proposal. Office of the Interior Secretary Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt has released details of a proposal which reaffirms the Departments commitment to sweeping reform of public rangeland management on lands under the control of the federal Bureau of Land Management. (BLM). This new proposal clearly meets the original objectives for grazing reform, said Babbitt. We are bringing significant reforms to the management of our public lands, but are doing so with substantially greater input from Westerners. There were some who said our broad principles might threaten traditional resources. In some ways, they were right. By making clarifications and by being far more specific, we make it obvious that our proposals affect only Utah Red Angus Association first bull sale a big success Right on Target said Utah Red Angus Association President Scott Lund of the First Annual Sale held March 11 at Producers in Salina. The main goal of our first sale was to please the buyers, said Lund. Please them they did. The festive and friendly atmosphere along with what many called a most impressive set of yearling bulls aided the brisk and steady pace that ended with 31 bulls averaging $1480. Top Gainer and top Dollar bull was BLE Golden Giant 313, the Right EPDs, a gain ratio of 1.44 (ADG 4.49 lbs) and a 39.5 yrl. S.C. coaxed $3000 for Red Angus Breeder Perry Bunderson for 23 semen interest and shared possession. Golden Giant 313 came from Lees Red Angus, Fairview, Utah. Lund Red Angus Ranch of Centerfield proved their own commitment to quality with the second highest seller, SLRA T 1080-02Having some of the best Red Angus breeding in his pedigree and an adjusted w.w. of 700 lbs along with faultless confirmation and EPDs left buyer McCoy Cattle Co. of Dillon, Montana, smiling when the gavel fell after his $2100 bid. David Calders 1236 lb. yearling, Calders Big Red, sold for $2000 to Paul Stevens, Fillmore, Utah, sired by a Gurneys Lifter bull, this was certainly one of the days best buy. Other Breeders who had bulls that sold well were Lyle Taylor, Scott Gurney, Perry Bunderson, Orvel Allen, John Neilsen and Robert Thomas. Volume buyer was Double C. Livestock, Aurora, Utah. 6. grazing policy. Weve addressed many legitimate concerns raised by Westerners. A number of Western elected offi- - cials who were harsh in their criticism of the August proposal have issued statements praising the process used to develop the proposed rule. This proposal shows that Secretary Babbitt listened carefully to both ranchers and environmentalists in the West, and acted with a sincere commitment to bring decisions closer to people and the land, said Colorado Governor Roy Romer. This is a much better approach than the Departments original proposal, and I am pleased to see the Secretarys strong leadership in forging innovative solutions to the management of our public lands. The proposal calls for fee increases phased in over three years. Fees, currently set at $ 1 .98 per animal unit month (AUM) would climb to $2.75 in 1995, $3.50 in 1996 and $3.96 in 1997. An AUM is the amount of forage required to sustain a cow and her calf (or five sheep) for one month. Despite the increases, the new rates would still continue to be significantly lower than those charged by private land owners in the West and by the overwhelming majority of d Western states for lands. After full phase-ithe new fees would not have a significant impact on the vast majority of public lands ranchers: more than 73 of BLM permittees would have fee increases totaling less than $1,000 per year. Babbitt also proposed a fee discount of 30 for ranchers who meet higher environmental standards. Ranchers meeting the higher standard would have rates of only $2.77. state-owne- n, Despite the fact that econum.. t analysis continues to show the fee increases will not force ranchers out of business, the proposed rule contains language calling on the Department to analyze the impact of increased fees after each year of the phase-in- . If the fee does have a significant negative impact, it may be reevaluated. The proposal would require ranchers to meet standards and guidelines, written and implemented at the state level, when grazing livestock on lands controlled by the BLM. The i 1 1 V 'V announcement represents a significant shift: in August, Babbitt proposed standards on a national scale, n. 's ! S Area gardeners watering their lawn create a crystal beauty when the water freezes because of low evening temperatures Helping your child Succeed in school by Lily Eskelsen, president Utah Education Association At my house, we have what we call restaurant manners. My husband and I were always confused that a change in the location of our meals did not produce the expected change in our childrens table behavior. Where are your restaurant man- ners? I would hiss between clenched teeth. If left mine int he car, my child would giggle, not realizing his life was in danger. Somehow, we had hoped theyd catch on to the subtle differences be- - It ut of research and experimentation, weve finally come to the conclusion that there is no gene for manner lo- -. is time to spray alfalfa for weeds destruction of productive agricultural land by this week is so great that we cannot ignore it. It is obvious to all who deal with weeds that there is more white top each year and the more there is the greater its spread. Weeds dont just double their numbers each year but even if that was all that happened the potential is really scaiy. I have related the Duckweed story several times in this column and will only refer to it briefly. One duck week plant is only about the size of a pin head, but this plant can produce a new plant in just a day or two. In a pond it appears not threat when it only covers one percent of but if condithe surface or even cover half could it tions are just right the numIf week. the pond in just a 2 in ber of plants double days, how long will it be before the pond is entirely covered? 2 days. Over the lats few years as I have observed the spread of white top it is obvious that there is going to be some really productions losses in many fields unless farmers get serious about controlling this weed. It is not just cultivated land to that has be cared for. Canal banks, right of ways and waste places must be managed for control of white top but It is time to be spraying or getting ready to spray alfalfa for weeds. Good weed control is important for both stand longevity and production or high quality forage. For some who may be interested, good weed control can also allow entry into another important market, that of noxious weed free hay. this year, 1994, is when people taking feed into National Forests will be required to carry certified noxious weed free hay. The most popular alfalfa herbicides are SencorLexone and Velpar. They are effective against many annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. ' After grasses get up several inches Post will control many of the annuals if that should be necessary and even a few perennial. Kerb, though a bit expensive, will control more grasses both annual and perennial but must be used in late fall or early winter. A week problem that is getting worse throughout the state is WHITE TOP, also known as hoary cress. Sevier county is no exception, and we need to get serious about controlling it It is true that t here are other counties with worse problems, f cated on the human DNA molecule, and if we want our children to know the rules of polite conduct, we actually have to teach them. You may wonder what social graces may have to do with succeeding in school. The answer may lie in the definition of success. While it is true that you wont find manners on the core curriculum or expect to pass a college entrance exam on etiquette, rules of social behavior are nonethe- - tween the casual manners used at the breakfast table (meaning we tend to ignore anything less than an all-ofood fight) and the more rigid manners we assumed they would display in public (like using actual utensils to lift food into their mouths). My husband and I are, admittedly, somewhat slow at times, but after 17 years and other noxious weeds. However, for a grower to say that he cant do anything until the canal or right of way or other managers do something is folly. If a field is currently infested it will only get worse if nothing is done waiting for someone else to clean up their problem first. Progress can be made on reducing existing infestations even if there is a source of lllC peU.:.UM 5, contamination near - by. rather than the local scale that is now this year by Babbitt. Before becom- ing final, standards and guidelines must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Once again, our focus is on shift- ing more management decisions closer to the land, said Babbitt, referring to the decision to shift from national standards to state ones. This is another step in the process of bringing grazing policy home to the American West. Since our origi- nal proposal six months ago, Ive heard from countless ranchers who agree on the need for standards and Most realize it wont guidelines. affect their pocketbooks in any way. And most are relieved that the handful of bad actors on the range would finally be held accountable. The simple fact is that our rangelands are in great need of improvement, and many ranchers across the West have proven they are up to the task, said Babbitt. Babbitt singled out the green strips along rivers and streams in the West as areas of special focus, saying riparian areas are among the most resilient ecosystems on public lands. If given a chance, they can come back to heir full, healthy state. Babbitt outlined four national requirements that regional standards and guidelines must meet. (1) Grazing practices must enhance or maintain properly functioning ecosystems. (2) Grazing practices must enhance or maintain properly functioning riparian systems. Babbitt said this special focus on riparian zones brings attention to those areas which have suffered the greatest damage, but which also have the greatest potential for recovery. (3) Grazing management practices must be implemented to protect public health and welfare, and must help maintain, restore or enhance water quality. (4) Grazing practices must ensure to the extent practicable the maintenance, restoration or enhancement of habitat for threatened or endangered species and must also give consideration to those species which are candidates for listing. State standards must address soil stability and watershed function, the distribution of nutrients and energy, and plant community recovery proposed. BLM state directors will coordinate the drafting of standards and guidelines. In doing so, they are to work closely with the Multiple Resource Advisory Councils proposed earlier mechanisms. In those cases where existing management practices fail to meet the four requirements and the state standards, the BLM land manager would less survival skills. Mothers and fathers can set examples for their children in common courtesy by the way they treat each other. If you want your children to remember please and thank you and excuse me, let them hear such words from you, especially when you are talking with them. Insist on prompt letters of thanks for gifts received. Make them open doors for them when they interrupt. They may never put their napkins in their laps or care which is the salad fork. But of we can tech them that the point of politeness and manners is to show respect for the feelings of others, to make those around hem feel comfortable and at ease, and to consider someone elses need above their own, they will have learned a true life skill. Correct people carrying packages. Black Bear application period March 21 to April 1 The 1994 Fall black be- - . plications period is in pi ogress and will continue through April 1. The drawing for successful applicants will take place April 15th in the Salt Lak Division of Wildlife Kesources oitiee The black bear hunting season will take place August 17th- - October 4th and also November 5th - 30th. Applicants will need to have a 1994 small game license before applying. The application and permit fees are $55.00 for residents and $255.00 for non residents. . D Babbitt. This can help improve public lands for recreational users, in- cluding hikers, birders, fishermen and hunters. Those types of public lands users are becoming increasingly important as the Western economy continues to diversify. The new proposal offers significant clarification of the water rights language proposed in August In particular, it makes clear that no valid existing water rights would be affected nor would new federal reserve water rights be created. There will be no change from existing BLM policy on water rights for uses other than public land grazing, such as municipal, industrial or irrigation uses. The guiding principle behind our proposal for water rights is simple: the water should stay with the land, said Babbitt. If that water, now currently owned by the American public, is best used for livestock water- ing, then any future permittees should have access to it, without having to pay the inflated rates that a private owner of the rights could charge. Earlier this year. Babbitt invest authority in 896-926- newly-create- grazing, mining and timber; one third must be representatives of environmental and conservation groups; one third must be selected from other public land users, state and local officials and members of the public. Those closest to the land, those who live on the land, are in the best position to care for it, said Babbitt. Thats why were doing everything we can to draw the public into the process and allow for greater public input. Under the proposal, BLM would collect surcharges for leases and agreements involving federal grazing (often known as subleasing or pasture agreements.) Current BLM policy deprives taxpayers of additional revenue gained from grazing on their lands by providing for no leasing or subleasing surcharges. In a shift from August, Babbitt is proposing that sons and daughters of the rancher holding the base property be exempt from the subleasing restrictions. The shift will help ensure that ranching traditions can stay within families. The BLM would not issue new or additional permits to an applicant whose federal grazing permit has been cancelled during the prior 3 years due to violations of terms and conditions of the permit. Babbitt has promised departmental hearings on the proposed rule in each of the major grazing states. In addition. Senate hearings on the sue are expected. EPHRAIM ENTERPRISE GUNNISON VALLEY NEWS MANTI MESSENGER, OR SALINA SUN Send Coupon to: 63 East Main Salina, Utah 84654 IN COUNTY d Multiple Resource Advisory Councils. Babbitts proposal outlines criteria for membership on the fifteen member committees, in order to guarantee that all interests are represented when decisions are being made about the use of public range lands. One third must be from commodity industries active in the district, such as For more information call Clyde Hurst, your Utah State Exten2 ext. 275. sion Agent, at an- nounced proposals designed to significantly increase local participation in decisions affecting the public range. That proposal, which will be contained in the proposed rule, would abolish Grazing Advisory Boards and TO THE Incoming seeds have to go through germination and seedling stages when they are much more easily controlled. It is those perennial that are already established in the fields that are hard to get rid of. Cleaning up a field that is infested by white top requires a program. It will not happen with just one shot. About the best thing that can be done for white top in alfalfa is to use a high rate of Velpar on affected areas. When the field is rotated into barley treatment with Ally is recwill suppress whit ommended. 2,4-not totally effecis it but usually tip, tive against these deep rooted peren-'nia- l. be required to take action prior to the stai t of the next grazing year. This new proposal can not only help improve range conditions for cattle grazing, but can have lasting benefits that will affect all of us, said SUBSCRIPTION! is- |
